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Obituaries

George Panno 1962-2025

MINERAL RIDGE — George Panno, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, children and family on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was born Dec. 31, 1962, to George and Zoe Kramer Panno. He was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. George graduated from Wilson High ...

Walter Payne 1949-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — After 75 years of spreading joy wherever he went, Walter Eugene “Bebe” Payne left behind a legacy of laughter when he passed on Sunday, May 11, 2025. A down-to-earth, charismatic and jovial figure, Bebe still charmed family and friends even as his health declined in his final ...

Barbara A. Cook 1945-2025

SALEM — Barbara Ann Cook, 79, gained her Angel wings on May 22, 2025. Born on Aug. 5, 1945, in Youngstown and raised in Canfield, Barbara was the cherished daughter of the late Robert A. Sr. and Bessie Spellman Cook. Barbara was an adored sister to Ron and the late Bob Cook. The trio grew ...

Gary L. Wentz 1943-2025

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Gary Lamar Wentz, 81, of New Springfield, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on Oct. 10, 1943, to Paul and Betty Wentz, Gary grew up in East Palestine and attended East Palestine High School. Gary was a semitruck owner / operator and ...

Marianne Mulhall 1957-2025

STRUTHERS — Marianne “Dude” Mulhall, 68, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Maplecrest Nursing Home. She was born on April 20, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert E. Mulhall and the former Kathryn Roepke. Marianne was often referred to as a ray of sunshine by those who had ...

Ann Marie Martinko 1946-2025

CANFIELD — Ann Marie Beck Martinko, 78, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Annie was born on June 2, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of Patrick Mancini and the former Elizabeth Irwin. She was a 1964 graduate of Chaney High School. Annie dedicated over two ...